During any vacation, day trip or weekend getaway, add a trip to a nature, history, science or art museum for an experience like none other. Always inspiring, museums offer insight into different cultures, points of view, and periods of history. Often free for children, or adults on certain days, museums provide a quick escape on cold, rainy or hot days. Check with the museum for prices and discounts - they may even provide you with the times of days to visit in order to avoid the crowd.
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photo by Real Traveler Beats working!
Santiago
Chiles capital is a modernized metropolis, with markets and theaters surrounded by office complexes and marbled buildings. Santiago is a great location for adventure travelers as well, where hiking, whitewater rafting and even skiing are possible. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Ivan and SarahBuenos Aires
One of the largest cities in South America, Buenos Aires is a popular vacation site year-round. As the home of the tango, dance performances can be seen every weekend and drum music can be heard filling the air. The naturally temperate climate is perfec... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler kakesimLima
The museums, the breathtaking beauty of the Andes mountains, the colonial mansions, the beautiful churches, the works of art, the Inca ruins, the unique crafts, the vibrant food and music, the bullfights and festivals, the beaches and snow capped mounta... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Travelling Lousies!Quito
The capital of Ecuador is an excellent stop for South American tourists. Classic colonial buildings line the old city, while office buildings tower in the new developments. With attractions ranging from parks to historical centers to massive museums, th... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler keaArequipa
The second largest city in Peru has old-world Spanish charm to spare. Come and see the white-stone buildings, colonial architecture and plazas, then take a tour of one of the largest canyons in the world for some outdoor adventure. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Colin OCusco
Once the center of the Incan Empire, Cusco now draws tourists from around the world. The ruins of the ancient civilization still stand, including the Ollantaytambo and Saqsaywaman sites and the sculpture gardens at Chuquipalta. Outside of the Incan site... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Ciccia*La Paz
The largest city in Bolivia, La Paz is often mistaken as the capital (Sucre is the actual capital). There are an abundance of cliffs, hills and valleys to explore, as well as Lake Titikaka (the highest lake in the world) and the mountain city of Copacab... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Beats working!Rio de Janeiro
Well known for its prominent beaches, Copacabana and Ipanema, Rio is a popular retreat for many tourists. Home of the Brazilian Carnival celebration in the springtime, Rio is a favorite getaway for vacationers around the world. There are also major fest... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Lost TribeBogota
Bogot is known by tourists for being the center for art and culture in South America, and is home to several museums and galleries. There are several musical and sports festivals year-round, as well as open-air concerts and plays in the citys various pa... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Anni EspañolCuenca
Recently declared a World Heritage Site, Ecuador's third largest city Cuenca is a charming tourist destination. The preservation of its history is readily apparent as travelers walk through the city's colonial cobblestone streets, view the towering cath... read more »
Top Five Art & Museum Trip Blogs
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Return to Ushuaia - final farewells to the other passengers - then off on the next part of my adventures!! | Nov 20 07'
I was awake long before Caras last early morning call to us and dressed quietly to go up on deck and see our progress back to Ushuaia. We were we... Continue reading »
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Arequipa, Peru | Apr 21 07'
Arequipa is Peru's second city and is often referred to as the "White City". As I may have mentioned, Peru is just one huge archeological dig and t... Continue reading »
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Aaaaaarequiiiiipaaaaa *squawk!* | Dec 05 06'
"Hundreds, maybe thousands of tentacles dangle from the body of the beast"
This is going to be pretty dodgy as I've lost my notebook which had all the details down - so this is all from memory.. here goes!Well we arrived i... Continue reading »
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Gringo Central | Apr 02 07'
You can`t get away from the fact that Cusco is a city that thrives on tourism. I don`t blame it - tourists from all over the world invade the place... Continue reading »
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Weird Science | Apr 13 07'
Maria Reich was a fairly incredible woman. Without her, Nazca would just be another insignificant town in the Peruvian desert. She dedicated h... Continue reading »
South America Travel Experiences
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Land of amazing sites
CHILE & ARGENTINA .... A land of amazing sites (7-08-01)Chile, with a population of 14.8 million, is shaped like a string bean and... Continue reading »
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The Equator II - From South to North
Everything is going well here. We crossed the equator around midnight on June 7th, and this time we had an "equator party" on the fantail... Continue reading »
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At Sea... somewhere between Cocos and Costa Rica
So, we're on Cocos Island tomorrow!! We will be arriving there sometime early tomorrow morning, and will anchor a ways off the island.... Continue reading »
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